Equine sports massage/muscle therapy

                          The Consultation

 

 First consultation:  1 - 2 hours

  • Discuss concerns with the owner
  • Fill out Intake form ( History and current issue's)
  • Take an initial static observation assesment of conformation, sensitivity of any kind, scars, muscle asymmetry, tissue differences, etc.
  • Take an assessment of dynamic observations IN HAND, equal rise and fall of limbs, flexion, footfall/tracks, backing up, small circles, equal leads of each limb, etc.  IN WALK & TROT
  •  Watch horse ridden if required.
  • Sports Massage routine applied with stretches, using deep fiber friction and cross fiber friction where the location of problem areas are found.
  • Document my findings and keep case historys for each horse and visit.

                               

 Follow up visits:  3/4 - 1 Hour

Provide sports massage and stretches - checking and locating stress points, muscle spasms and tenderness. Up date history/current issue's if needed and re-asses dynamic observations. 

   After treating your horse in a quite, calm, relaxed atmosphere, I will give feedback and advise on future mangement and care.